Jada News - 10.03.2026
Jada Earns Standout New Scores from Jeb Dunnuck
A new round of reviews brings exceptional scores across Jada’s Estate and Empire wines—including multiple 96- and 97-point ratings.
We’re thrilled to share the latest reviews from Jeb Dunnuck, with an outstanding collection of scores that reflects both the strength of recent vintages and Jada’s continued evolution.
From our Estate wines to the new Empire collection, the latest releases earned exceptional recognition across the board.
THE LATEST JEB DUNNUCK SCORES
97 POINTS | 2024 Empire Grand Vin
The newest vintage of our flagship Empire bottling earns 97 points, continuing an exceptional start for the Empire collection.
97 POINTS | 2023 Empire Grand Vin
Our inaugural Empire Grand Vin also receives 97 points—a remarkable endorsement of this new chapter for Jada.
96 POINTS | 2024 Jersey Girl
One of Jada’s most distinctive Estate wines delivers another standout performance with 96 points.
96 POINTS | 2024 Strayts
The 2024 Strayts earns an impressive 96 points, further highlighting the strength of the vintage and our Willow Creek District Estate Merlot.
96 POINTS | 2023 Empire Cabernet Sauvignon
The inaugural Empire Cabernet Sauvignon receives 96 points, joining the Grand Vin among Jada’s highest-rated new releases.
95 POINTS | 2023 Jack of Hearts
Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot-focused Estate blend earns 95 points. The 2023 combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, aged for 17 months in French oak.
94 POINTS | 2023 JackJohn
The latest JackJohn rounds out the new reviews with an excellent 94-point score.
A New Chapter at Jada
These scores arrive at an especially exciting moment for Jada.
For more than two decades, our focus has remained on producing wines that express the distinctive character of our Estate in Paso Robles’ Willow Creek District. Today, that work continues with our Estate wines while expanding into Empire by Jada, our most ambitious and limited collection to date.
With seven wines earning 94 points or higher, including five at 96–97 points, these latest reviews are an exciting affirmation of where Jada is headed.
And while we’re proud of the numbers, the best way to understand these wines is still the simplest: come taste them.
Visit us in Paso Robles to explore the latest Jada releases, or discover our new Empire Tasting Experience, featuring a guided tasting of the Empire collection alongside thoughtfully selected pairings.






